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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.46 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.46 and 157.88 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.46 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.46 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.46 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 71,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,592.26/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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